Pic. 10.29. On T-model (station wagon) rear seat cushion must be removed from hinges (arrows)
If the front seat belt pretensioners have been deployed in the event of an accident, they must be replaced. To check, remove the B-pillar upholstery and check if the color marking on the cable is visible. If the tensioner mechanism has been activated, the pistons have shifted upward as a result of the reaction and the length of the cable has changed. You can also check at the service station, using computer diagnostics. To remove the front belts, you must remove the upholstery of the middle pillars (pic. 10.29); to remove the rear seat belts - the pillow and back of the rear seat, as well as the upholstery of the rear pillars.
Pic. 10.31. The front seat belt pretensioners are located behind the B-pillar upholstery: 1 - edging cord; 2 - belt tensioner; 3 - roller mechanism; 4 - pin connector
Checking the seat belts
When a seat belt fails, it is usually not necessary to replace the entire assembly. The roller mechanism and the lock are replaced separately. In order for the belts to be in good condition at the right time, they must be replaced in the following cases:
- when the belt has wavy folds;
- or if the edges of the belt are worn;
- scuffs found on the fabric;
- there are broken seams.
Dirty belts can only be cleaned with mild soapy water. Gasoline chemical cleaners destroy fabric structure.